- The Tax Forum is the premier tax event in New South Wales. The format of three topic streams: SME, Corporate and Hot Topics, offered over 40 technical sessions including:
- Corporate sessions:
- dividends, franking and Section 254T
- an update on the consolidation regime
- an update on the TOFA regime
- the evolving compliance obligation
- ATO compliance approaches for large business
- an update on GST
- an update on transfer pricing
- an update on capital management issues including debt/equity: recent developments
- the new Part IVA - what is its likely application to a range of commercial transactions?
- R&D
- losses - "tricks and traps"?
- securitisation vehicles and limited recourse debt amendments
- Hot topics sessions:
- increased tax risks for directors
- current issues in superannuation
- employer tax obligations - staying a step ahead
- you thought you could provide tax advice - is it legal to provide?
- alternative dispute resolution - a practical guide
- superannuation
- the new Part IVA
- franking dividends - some tips and traps
- financial services reforms and regulations
- what is happening in the not-for-profit sector?
- residence of individuals
- the promoter penalties regime
- garnishees and freezing orders
- divorce and taxes
- SME sessions:
- Trusts..What can you do and you need to do before 30 June
- Is your business CGT concession ready?
- Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements by SMSFs - In practice
- Division 7A
- Cross-border and international aspects of GST: A refresher course
- Review of tax agent services regime with a focus on reasonable care
- How to get the best deal for SME clients using tax consolidation
- Use of testamentary trusts in estate planning
- Should you offer estate planning to your clients?
- The accidental property developer
- Superannuation contributions: Getting money into the fund
- Superannuation contributions: Getting money out of the fund
- Trust reforms